Glass was born in on March 13, 1874, in Bushnell, Illinois, to James and Mary Edith (née Kelly) Glass.[1] After receiving his early education in Sedalia, Missouri, he entered St. Vincent's College at Los Angeles, California, in 1887.[1] He returned to Missouri in 1891, enrolling at St. Mary's Seminary in Perryville.[1] From there he joined the Vincentians.[1]
Priesthood
Loyola Marymount University (formerly St. Joseph College), Los Angeles
Upon his return to the United States, Glass was assigned to teach dogmatic theology at St. Mary's Seminary. In 1900, he was appointed as professor of moral theology and director of the seminarians.[1] In June 1901 he was named president of St. Vincent's College and pastor of St. Vincent's Parish, both in Los Angeles.[1]St. Vincent College is today Loyola Marymount University. During his presidency, Glass broadened the curriculum to a full university course and made it one of the most prominent educational institutions in Southern California.[1]
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